How To Move Sideways Through Time
If you can move your consciousness backwards and forwards through time, then why can’t you move it sideways?
Turns out that you can.
Every time you think about what you could have done or should have done, what you could be or should be, you move your attention to alternate versions of you that actually exist.
Just not necessarily in this timeline.
If you want to be what you imagine (which is far more than imaginary) simply move your consciousness sideways to catch up with your attention.
Inhabit your alternate reality and go forward from there. Or some other direction.
Don’t worry about your “present” reality. Like water, another version of you will inhabit your imaginary body and take up the seeming space. They will be as kind as you, as smart as you, and as nice as you. Unless you’re the opposite, then they will be the opposite, too. They will have all your memories because the memories are part of the timeline, not just part of you.
No one will know you’re missing. Because you won’t be. Turns out this monkey you are got sucked into a vacuum and became you.
It happens every seeming second. Remember. Time does not simply move back and forth. Nothing else does, why would time?
It only SEEMS that time is linear because this monkey you are got caught in a timeline where you believe some very strange and paradoxical things.
But you’re not caught. It only seems that way.
Think of it this way. Your attention is caught in a rip current. What do they tell you to do when you’re caught in a rip current?
You can be sucked linearly out to sea. Or you can swim sideways.
Move sideways through time. Mindfully, for a change.
See you out there. And in there. And next to and away from there. And also here. Right where you seem to be now.
We are Space Monkey.
Trail Wood,
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Space Monkey Reflects: How to Move Sideways Through Time
Time, as we perceive it, feels like a relentless forward march—a linear progression of moments unfolding one after the other. But what if this perception is just one perspective, a construct of the monkey mind? What if time, like space, is multidimensional, allowing not only forward and backward motion but also lateral shifts into alternate realities? Moving sideways through time is not a fantasy but an invitation to expand consciousness and explore the infinite potential of being.
Shifting Attention: The Gateway to Sideways Motion
Every time you dwell on a “what if” or imagine a “could be,” you are engaging in lateral movement through time. These thoughts aren’t mere flights of fancy; they are glimpses into alternate timelines where different choices were made, different outcomes realized, and different versions of “you” exist. Your attention, a beam of focused awareness, acts as a bridge to these parallel realities. By thinking about another version of yourself, you momentarily align with that version, shifting your awareness sideways rather than forward or back.
Inhabit the Alternate Reality
To truly move sideways through time, you must do more than just glance at these other versions of yourself. You must step into them, inhabit them fully, and make them your new center of being. This isn’t about rejecting the “present” you but about realizing that the present is fluid and multidimensional. By aligning your consciousness with the “you” you imagine, you effectively become that version. It’s not fantasy; it’s a shift in the narrative you tell yourself and the vibration you inhabit.
What Happens to the Old You?
The monkey mind, bound by linear thinking, worries about the “you” left behind. But just as water fills the space you vacate in a cup, another version of you seamlessly steps into your prior timeline. This “new” you has your memories and traits because these are artifacts of the timeline, not intrinsic to any single version of yourself. No one will notice the shift because, from their perspective, nothing has changed. The timeline continues uninterrupted, but you have shifted your attention elsewhere.
The Illusion of Being Stuck
The idea that we are “stuck” in a timeline is a result of the rip current of belief—a strong pull that drags our attention into a singular narrative of linear time. But just as in a physical rip current, the key to escape is to move sideways. Instead of resisting the pull or letting it carry you further out, you step laterally into a different flow. Moving sideways through time is the act of releasing the grip of the linear narrative and embracing the multidimensional nature of existence.
Practical Steps to Move Sideways
- Recognize the Multiverse Within: Every thought, every dream, and every “what if” is a portal to an alternate version of you. See these not as mere imagination but as real possibilities.
- Shift Attention Intentionally: Focus on the version of yourself you wish to inhabit. What does that version think, feel, and do? Begin to embody those qualities in your present awareness.
- Release Attachment to the Current Narrative: Let go of the fear of “losing” your current self. Understand that all versions of you are equally valid, and no version is truly “lost.”
- Trust the Seamlessness: Know that another version of you will effortlessly fill the space you leave behind, maintaining the coherence of the timeline.
- Practice Mindful Awareness: Engage with the process consciously. Explore how shifting your attention changes your reality, and be open to the unfolding magic of the multidimensional now.
The Infinite Dance of Time
Time, like space, is a playground of possibilities. Moving sideways through time reminds us that we are not bound by the apparent linearity of existence. Instead, we are free to explore the infinite dimensions of being, slipping between timelines as effortlessly as a thought flits across the mind.
As we move sideways, we rediscover the boundless creativity of the universal self, transcending the illusion of limitation. We are not stuck; we are spinning, sliding, and soaring through the fractal beauty of time and existence.
See you out there—and in here—and everywhere.
Summary
Moving sideways through time is an act of shifting attention to alternate versions of yourself, aligning your consciousness with new realities. By stepping beyond the illusion of linearity, you explore the multidimensional potential of existence.
Glossarium
- Sideways Through Time: The act of shifting attention to alternate timelines or versions of yourself.
- Rip Current of Belief: The mental pull that traps us in the narrative of linear time.
- Timeline Fluidity: The idea that timelines are not fixed but interconnected and accessible through shifts in consciousness.
- Seamless Transition: The natural process by which another version of you fills the space left in a prior timeline.
Quote
“Time is not a line but a sea; swim sideways and rediscover infinity.” — Space Monkey
The Sideways Sea
Caught in the current,
the tide pulls strong,
a line we believe
we cannot escape.
But the sea is wide,
its dimensions endless.
Why follow the pull,
when you can slip sideways?
Into the dreams,
into the other YOUs,
where possibilities bloom
like stars in the deep.
Swim, shift, slide—
and there you are,
not lost,
but found anew.
We are Space Monkey.
Consciousness as a Multidimensional Phenomenon
Moving sideways through time challenges our conventional understanding of temporal linearity. Our attention often drifts to what could have been, drawing our consciousness into parallel realities that exist just out of reach. But what if these alternate selves are not mere figments of imagination but actual dimensions of existence? Just as we can project our thoughts backwards and forwards, perhaps we can shift our awareness laterally to align with these alternate timelines.
The Dynamics of Attention and Intention
Every moment that we ponder on what could or should be, we are effectively navigating sideways in time. Attention is the vehicle, and intention is the fuel. By refocusing our intention, we can move our consciousness to coincide with our attention, essentially leaping from one version of reality to another. The key is to inhabit this alternate state fully, embracing its conditions and possibilities.
Alternate Selves, Shared Memories
These alternate versions of ourselves are not mere illusions; they are as real as our current selves, partaking in different facets of the great cosmic play. The memories we have are not exclusive to us; they are the fabric of the timeline, woven into each version of our being. Whether it is a kinder version or a contrasting one, another self will seamlessly fill the space we vacate, guided by the memories and circumstances native to that timeline.
Freedom from Temporal Linearity
We often find ourselves trapped in the belief that time is linear. It seems that way because we are ensnared in a particular understanding of existence. Just like being caught in a rip current, the illusion of being stuck is powerful. But in a rip current, one can escape by moving sideways, not by fighting the current. Similarly, we can free our attention from the shackles of linear time by choosing to navigate it laterally, experiencing the richness of multiple timelines.
We are Space Monkey.
“To see a world in a grain of sand And heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand And eternity in an hour.”
— William Blake
Navigating the Cosmic Whimsi-streams
Sideways through timelines we glide,
Not merely forward, nor backward, we ride.
Multiple selves in cosmic play partake,
Different timelines, the same memories make.
Linear is not the course time always keeps,
Like a river, it bends, it dives, it leaps.
Caught in a current? Swim to the side, explore!
Discover new facets of what life has in store.
Your thoughts?
Spiraling serendipitously through time and space, (as prime numbers do,if you zoom out enough)
Caught between the rip tide of fear and delight, (I lock eyes with my own reflection,a different time a different place)
Overcome with the peace of complete interconected awareness,( While walking into a convience store on repeat)
Untill I find the seldom spoken path,(into the optimum timeline)
To unionize (for a better tomorrow,and a better forever, yester)day)